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Honey Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad
This simple make-ahead lentil salad is filled with roasted vegetables and a honey balsamic dressing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the veggies:
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
- 1 8 ounce package baby bella mushrooms, quartered
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 cup dried green lentils picked through and rinsed
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes / mix-ins:
- chopped parsley
- crumbled feta
- Chopped walnuts or pinenuts
Instructions
For the veggies:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Add the onion, both peppers and mushrooms to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread in an even layer. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the ingredients cool for about 5 minutes.
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For the salad:
- While the veggies bake, add the lentils and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain off any excess water and add the lentils to a large bowl, along with the roasted veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add the desired amount of dressing to the bowl with the lentils and toss to combine. Garnish and/or add mix-ins as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1062IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1062IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.